Real Estate Agent Fired Over Racist Comments About K-Pop's BTS

Brian Hughes said band members "look like kids," and questioned whether Asian women were "even attracted to their own men."

A real estate agent’s racist comments targeting the popular K-Pop band BTS cost him his job.

Brian Hughes, who worked with real estate firm Highline Residential in New York, attacked BTS on Twitter following their performance last week on “Saturday Night Live” ― the first-ever appearance by a K-Pop group on the show.

Hughes wrote that the band’s seven members ― all in their early-to-mid 20s ― “look like kids,” and questioned whether Asian women were “even attracted to their own men.”

Before long, Hughes’ tweets ― which perpetuated the offensive emasculation of Asian men in Western culture ― caught the attention of several social media users in the Asian community, who alerted his employers. The following day, the firm fired him.

While Hughes’ account has since been deleted, social media users had been quick to screengrab the tweets. And Highline Residential tweeted a statement concerning its decision.

We want to apologize to everyone for the inappropriate tweet sent by Brian Hughes. His comment does not at all reflect Highline's values. We are proud to represent a diverse workforce and clientele. Our relationship with Brian has been terminated.

Brian, I found your tweet interesting. Let me surprise you by sharing the demographic I am in: 49 +, educated, white,middle class, living in rural PA. I adore @BTS_twt. As a journalist, please research. Oh, and it’s apparent you might be a wee jealous. @GoAwayWithJae